Honestly, tracking down an official Sony DualShock 4 Wireless Controller for PS4 CUH-ZCT2U is still the most logical move for the latency alone. I spent months testing different pads because I was tired of the sixty dollar price tag. I even bought a few of those thirty dollar Amazon clones and hooked them up to my PC to check the deadzones. They were massive, like 15 to 20 percent before any input actually registered, which makes precision games like Elden Ring feel like you are steering a boat. I eventually settled on a HORI Wired Mini Gamepad for PS4 for my guest setup. It lacks some of the touchpad functionality for specific games but the input lag is non-existent since it is a direct wired connection. If you are stuck and need something by Friday, check if you can find the Nacon Wired Compact Controller for PS4. Its got a decent build quality and uses a 3-meter cable so you wont be tethered too close to the screen. The triggers are a bit more clicky compared to the soft pull of the Sony version, but the polling rate is very consistent. Quick tip: If you find a used official controller with drift, you can usually fix it by cleaning the sensor wheels inside the stick modules with 99 percent isopropyl alcohol. It saves you from buying a whole new unit just because of some skin cells or dust buildup in the pots.

^ This. I agree, but I am also satisfied with the Hori Onyx Plus Wireless PS4 Controller. Its 250Hz polling rate ensures it works well with no complaints about stick drift either.